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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 44.15 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 44.15 and 31.45 is: 43.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 44.15 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/44.15 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 44.15 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 1,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.25/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.34

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