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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.33, 44.82 and 31.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.33, 44.82 and 31.30 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.33 : 44.82 = 31.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.33/44.82 = 31.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.33x = 44.82 × 31.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.33x = 1,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.01/32.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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