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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 61.16 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 61.16 and 31.19 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 61.16 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/61.16 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 61.16 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 1,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.12/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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