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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 61.06 and 31.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 61.06 and 31.34 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 61.06 = 31.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/61.06 = 31.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 61.06 × 31.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 1,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.62/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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