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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 45.20 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 45.20 and 31.67 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 45.20 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/45.20 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 45.20 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.68/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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