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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 43.98 and 31.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 43.98 and 31.26 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 43.98 = 31.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/43.98 = 31.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 43.98 × 31.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.81/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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