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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 61.01 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 61.01 and 31.24 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 61.01 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/61.01 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 61.01 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 1,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.49/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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