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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.98 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.98 and 31.10 is: 42.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.98 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.98 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.98 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 1,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.48/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.91

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