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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 48.87 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 48.87 and 34.14 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 48.87 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/48.87 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 48.87 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.42/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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