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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.20, 44.01 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.20, 44.01 and 31.96 is: 43.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.20 : 44.01 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.20/44.01 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.20x = 44.01 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.20x = 1,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.56/32.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.68

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