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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 60.66 and 31.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 60.66 and 31.70 is: 43.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 60.66 = 31.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/60.66 = 31.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 60.66 × 31.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 1,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.62/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.70

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