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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 51.80 and 31.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 51.80 and 31.01 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 51.80 = 31.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/51.80 = 31.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 51.80 × 31.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 1,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.14/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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