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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 46.69 and 13.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 46.69 and 13.78 is: 20.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 46.69 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/46.69 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 46.69 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.15/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.66

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