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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 66.20 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 66.20 and 31.31 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 66.20 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/66.20 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 66.20 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.47/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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