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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 50.89 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 50.89 and 31.76 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 50.89 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/50.89 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 50.89 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.93/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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