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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 44.87 and 31.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 44.87 and 31.79 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 44.87 = 31.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/44.87 = 31.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 44.87 × 31.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 1,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.03/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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