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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 47.76 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 47.76 and 31.59 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 47.76 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/47.76 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 47.76 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.74/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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