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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.11, 51.10 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.11, 51.10 and 30.13 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.11 : 51.10 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.11/51.10 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.11x = 51.10 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.11x = 1,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.44/34.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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