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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.85 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.85 and 31.66 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.85 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.85 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.85 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 1,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.17/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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