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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.31 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.31 and 31.18 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.31 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.31 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.31 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.59/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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