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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.57 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.57 and 31.54 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.57 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.57 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.57 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.92/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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