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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.25, 46.92 and 31.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.25, 46.92 and 31.01 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.25 : 46.92 = 31.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.25/46.92 = 31.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.25x = 46.92 × 31.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.25x = 1,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.83/34.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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