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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 51.14 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 51.14 and 30.62 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 51.14 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/51.14 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 51.14 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.91/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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