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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 44.50 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 44.50 and 31.24 is: 42.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 44.50 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/44.50 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 44.50 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 1,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.18/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.83

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