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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.75, 67.19 and 31.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.75, 67.19 and 31.30 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.75 : 67.19 = 31.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.75/67.19 = 31.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.75x = 67.19 × 31.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.75x = 2,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.72/44.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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