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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 43.99 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 43.99 and 31.51 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 43.99 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/43.99 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 43.99 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.02/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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