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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.88, 66.02 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.88, 66.02 and 31.19 is: 46.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.88 : 66.02 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.88/66.02 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.88x = 66.02 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.88x = 2,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.68/43.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.92

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