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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.86 and 31.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.86 and 31.72 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.86 = 31.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.86 = 31.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.86 × 31.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 1,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.01/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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