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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.26, 51.08 and 31.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.26, 51.08 and 31.38 is: 46.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.26 : 51.08 = 31.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.26/51.08 = 31.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.26x = 51.08 × 31.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.26x = 1,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.73/34.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.78

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