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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 47.97 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 47.97 and 31.37 is: 46.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 47.97 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/47.97 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 47.97 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.58/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.61

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