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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.95, 66 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.95, 66 and 31.11 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 66 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/66 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 66 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 2,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.26/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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