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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 48.31 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 48.31 and 20.47 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 48.31 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/48.31 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 48.31 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.91/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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