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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 47.82 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 47.82 and 31.05 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 47.82 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/47.82 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 47.82 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.81/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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