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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 43.95 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 43.95 and 31.45 is: 43.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 43.95 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/43.95 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 43.95 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.85/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.11

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