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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 44.36 and 31.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 44.36 and 31.95 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 44.36 = 31.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/44.36 = 31.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 44.36 × 31.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 1,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.14/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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