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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 44.83 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 44.83 and 31.76 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 44.83 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/44.83 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 44.83 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 1,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.64/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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