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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 61.48 and 31.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 61.48 and 31.58 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 61.48 = 31.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/61.48 = 31.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 61.48 × 31.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 1,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.54/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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