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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.20, 44.42 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.20, 44.42 and 31.96 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.20 : 44.42 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.20/44.42 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.20x = 44.42 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.20x = 1,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419.66/32.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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