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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 61.29 and 31.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 61.29 and 31.30 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 61.29 = 31.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/61.29 = 31.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 61.29 × 31.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 1,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.38/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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