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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.37 and 31.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.37 and 31.46 is: 47.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.37 = 31.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.37 = 31.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.37 × 31.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.97/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.21

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