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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 44.30 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 44.30 and 31.19 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 44.30 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/44.30 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 44.30 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 1,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.34/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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