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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 31.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 31.41 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.93 : 52.40 = 31.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.93/52.40 = 31.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.93x = 52.40 × 31.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.93x = 1,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.73/34.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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