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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 67.20 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 67.20 and 31.28 is: 46.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 67.20 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/67.20 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 67.20 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.02/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.92

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