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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.83 and 31.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.83 and 31.79 is: 47.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.83 = 31.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.83 = 31.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.83 × 31.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.82/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.60

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