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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.82 and 31.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.82 and 31.86 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.82 = 31.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.82 = 31.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.82 × 31.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 1,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.65/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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