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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.41, 48.57 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.41, 48.57 and 31.24 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.41 : 48.57 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.41/48.57 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.41x = 48.57 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.41x = 1,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.33/32.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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