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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 45.36 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 45.36 and 31.32 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 45.36 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/45.36 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 45.36 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.68/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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