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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 44.29 and 31.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 44.29 and 31.64 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 44.29 = 31.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/44.29 = 31.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 44.29 × 31.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.96/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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