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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.77 and 31.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.77 and 31.79 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.77 = 31.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.77 = 31.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.77 × 31.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.42/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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