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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.24 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.24 and 34.46 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.24 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.24 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.24 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.35/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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