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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 65.90 and 31.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 65.90 and 31.83 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 65.90 = 31.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/65.90 = 31.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 65.90 × 31.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.68/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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