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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 47.85 and 31.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 47.85 and 31.35 is: 46.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 47.85 = 31.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/47.85 = 31.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 47.85 × 31.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.10/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.78

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