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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 48.70 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 48.70 and 31.05 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 48.70 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/48.70 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 48.70 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.17/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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