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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.79, 47.97 and 31.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.79, 47.97 and 31.75 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.79 : 47.97 = 31.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.79/47.97 = 31.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.79x = 47.97 × 31.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.79x = 1,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.05/34.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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