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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 61.08 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 61.08 and 31.28 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 61.08 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/61.08 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 61.08 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 1,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.58/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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