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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 47.94 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 47.94 and 31.66 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 47.94 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/47.94 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 47.94 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.72/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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