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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 44.18 and 31.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 44.18 and 31.47 is: 43.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 44.18 = 31.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/44.18 = 31.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 44.18 × 31.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.19/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.70

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