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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 47.74 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 47.74 and 20.50 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 47.74 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/47.74 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 47.74 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.67/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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