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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 71.34 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 71.34 and 20.13 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 71.34 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/71.34 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 71.34 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 1,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.07/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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