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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 61.31 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 61.31 and 38.31 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 61.31 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/61.31 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 61.31 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.97/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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