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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 67.09 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 67.09 and 31.84 is: 47.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 67.09 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/67.09 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 67.09 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.38/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.78

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