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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 48.68 and 31.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 48.68 and 31.38 is: 47.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 48.68 = 31.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/48.68 = 31.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 48.68 × 31.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 1,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.42/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.01

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