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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 62.04 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 62.04 and 31.14 is: 43.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 62.04 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/62.04 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 62.04 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.93/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.00

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