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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.39, 66.57 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.39, 66.57 and 31.51 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.39 : 66.57 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.39/66.57 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.39x = 66.57 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.39x = 2,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.54/44.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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