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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 43.86 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 43.86 and 31.23 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 43.86 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/43.86 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 43.86 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.86/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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