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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 47.80 and 31.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 47.80 and 31.75 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 47.80 = 31.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/47.80 = 31.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 47.80 × 31.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.65/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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