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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 61.52 and 31.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 61.52 and 31.62 is: 43.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 61.52 = 31.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/61.52 = 31.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 61.52 × 31.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945.26/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.64

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