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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 47.83 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 47.83 and 13.87 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 47.83 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/47.83 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 47.83 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.40/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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