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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 47.06 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 47.06 and 13.33 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 47.06 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/47.06 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 47.06 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.34/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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