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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 44 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 44 and 25.44 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 44 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/44 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 44 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.36/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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