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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.66, 67.02 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.66, 67.02 and 31.16 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.66 : 67.02 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.66/67.02 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.66x = 67.02 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.66x = 2,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.34/44.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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