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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.10, 50.94 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.10, 50.94 and 30.74 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.10 : 50.94 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.10/50.94 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.10x = 50.94 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.10x = 1,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.90/34.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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