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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 67.12 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 67.12 and 31.19 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 67.12 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/67.12 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 67.12 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.56/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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