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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.86 and 31.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.86 and 31.93 is: 44.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.86 = 31.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.86 = 31.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.86 × 31.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.26/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.03

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