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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67.10 and 31.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67.10 and 31.97 is: 47.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67.10 = 31.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67.10 = 31.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67.10 × 31.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145.43/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.76

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