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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.43, 48.42 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.43, 48.42 and 31.31 is: 46.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.43 : 48.42 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.43/48.42 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.43x = 48.42 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.43x = 1,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.63/32.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.74

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