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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 47.07 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 47.07 and 13.32 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 47.07 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/47.07 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 47.07 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.97/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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