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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 46.47 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 46.47 and 13.87 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 46.47 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/46.47 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 46.47 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.37/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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