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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 44.85 and 31.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 44.85 and 31.94 is: 43.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 44.85 = 31.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/44.85 = 31.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 44.85 × 31.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.83/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.81

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