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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67 and 31.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67 and 31.85 is: 47.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67 = 31.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67 = 31.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67 × 31.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.95/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.71

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