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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.58 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.58 and 31.12 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.58 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.58 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.58 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.33/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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