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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 46.85 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 46.85 and 13.19 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 46.85 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/46.85 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 46.85 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.10/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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