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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 61 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 61 and 31.96 is: 44.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 61 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/61 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 61 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 1,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.56/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.07

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