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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 44.96 and 31.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 44.96 and 31.88 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 44.96 = 31.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/44.96 = 31.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 44.96 × 31.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.32/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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