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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.86 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.86 and 31.84 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.86 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.86 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.86 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 1,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.71/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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