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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.52, 47.55 and 31.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.52, 47.55 and 31.41 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.52 : 47.55 = 31.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.52/47.55 = 31.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.52x = 47.55 × 31.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.52x = 1,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.66/34.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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