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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 48.93 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 48.93 and 31.51 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 48.93 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/48.93 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 48.93 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 1,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.78/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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