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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 47.06 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 47.06 and 13.34 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 47.06 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/47.06 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 47.06 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.48/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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