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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 48.99 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 48.99 and 31.66 is: 47.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 48.99 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/48.99 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 48.99 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 1,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.02/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.37

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