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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 47.82 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 47.82 and 13.83 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 47.82 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/47.82 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 47.82 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.35/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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