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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 45.24 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 45.24 and 31.59 is: 43.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 45.24 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/45.24 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 45.24 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.13/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.70

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