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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.24, 47.98 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.24, 47.98 and 31.52 is: 46.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.24 : 47.98 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.24/47.98 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.24x = 47.98 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.24x = 1,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.33/32.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.91

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