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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 47.52 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 47.52 and 21.52 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 47.52 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/47.52 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 47.52 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 1,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.63/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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