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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 47.05 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 47.05 and 13.33 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 47.05 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/47.05 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 47.05 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.18/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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