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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.79, 44.09 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.79, 44.09 and 31.52 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.79 : 44.09 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.79/44.09 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.79x = 44.09 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.79x = 1,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.34/31.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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