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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 48 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 48 and 20.54 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 48 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/48 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 48 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.92/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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