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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 47.40 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 47.40 and 13.58 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 47.40 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/47.40 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 47.40 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.69/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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