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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 51.25 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 51.25 and 30.60 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 51.25 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/51.25 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 51.25 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.25/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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