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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 48.90 and 31.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 48.90 and 31.69 is: 47.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 48.90 = 31.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/48.90 = 31.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 48.90 × 31.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.64/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.30

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