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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 51.08 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 51.08 and 30 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 51.08 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/51.08 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 51.08 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 1,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.40/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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