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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 60.31 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 60.31 and 43.32 is: 59.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 60.31 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/60.31 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 60.31 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.63/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.38

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