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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 47.15 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 47.15 and 13.38 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 47.15 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/47.15 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 47.15 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.80/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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