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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.03 and 31.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.03 and 31.85 is: 43.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.03 = 31.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.03 = 31.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.03 × 31.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.66/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.97

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