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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 51.79 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.74, 51.79 and 31.05 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.74 : 51.79 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.74/51.79 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.74x = 51.79 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.74x = 1,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.90/34.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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