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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 51.68 and 31.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 51.68 and 31.61 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 51.68 = 31.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/51.68 = 31.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 51.68 × 31.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.60/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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