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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 44.80 and 31.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 44.80 and 31.64 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 44.80 = 31.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/44.80 = 31.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 44.80 × 31.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.47/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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