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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 47.93 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 47.93 and 13.68 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 47.93 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/47.93 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 47.93 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.44/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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