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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.91 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.91 and 13.25 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.91 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.91 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.91 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.26/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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