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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.83 and 31.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.83 and 31.82 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.83 = 31.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.83 = 31.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.83 × 31.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 1,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.45/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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