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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.39 and 31.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.39 and 31.40 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.39 = 31.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.39 = 31.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.39 × 31.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.05/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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