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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 44.12 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 44.12 and 31.54 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 44.12 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/44.12 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 44.12 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 1,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.54/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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