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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 50.98 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 50.98 and 30.10 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 50.98 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/50.98 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 50.98 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.50/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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