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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 48.39 and 31.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 48.39 and 31.47 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 48.39 = 31.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/48.39 = 31.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 48.39 × 31.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 1,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.83/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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