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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 60.98 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 60.98 and 31.12 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 60.98 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/60.98 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 60.98 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 1,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.70/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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