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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 49.35 and 31.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 49.35 and 31.35 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 49.35 = 31.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/49.35 = 31.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 49.35 × 31.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.12/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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