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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 47.81 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 47.81 and 13.59 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 47.81 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/47.81 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 47.81 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.77/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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