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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.85, 47.81 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.85, 47.81 and 13.83 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.85 : 47.81 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.85/47.81 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.85x = 47.81 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.85x = 661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.14/31.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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