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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.95, 52.12 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.95, 52.12 and 31.10 is: 46.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.95 : 52.12 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.95/52.12 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.95x = 52.12 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.95x = 1,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.98/34.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.38

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