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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 46.97 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 46.97 and 13.26 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 46.97 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/46.97 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 46.97 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.82/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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