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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 44.90 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 44.90 and 31.12 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 44.90 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/44.90 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 44.90 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 1,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.29/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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