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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.53, 45.03 and 31.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.53, 45.03 and 31.91 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.53 : 45.03 = 31.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.53/45.03 = 31.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.53x = 45.03 × 31.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.53x = 1,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.91/32.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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