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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 46.83 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 46.83 and 31.13 is: 42.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 46.83 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/46.83 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 46.83 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.58/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.83

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