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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 48.18 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 48.18 and 31.11 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 48.18 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/48.18 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 48.18 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.88/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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