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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.23, 44.69 and 31.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.23, 44.69 and 31.01 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.23 : 44.69 = 31.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.23/44.69 = 31.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.23x = 44.69 × 31.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.23x = 1,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.84/32.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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