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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.55 and 31.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.55 and 31.30 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.55 = 31.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.55 = 31.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.55 × 31.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.42/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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