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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 47.69 and 31.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 47.69 and 31.79 is: 47.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 47.69 = 31.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/47.69 = 31.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 47.69 × 31.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 1,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.14/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.34

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