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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 44.43 and 31.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 44.43 and 31.49 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 44.43 = 31.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/44.43 = 31.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 44.43 × 31.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.10/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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