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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.79, 51.97 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.79, 51.97 and 31 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.79 : 51.97 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.79/51.97 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.79x = 51.97 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.79x = 1,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.07/34.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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