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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 47.88 and 31.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.74, 47.88 and 31.86 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.74 : 47.88 = 31.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.74/47.88 = 31.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.74x = 47.88 × 31.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.74x = 1,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.46/34.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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