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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.13, 50.95 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.13, 50.95 and 30.08 is: 44.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.13 : 50.95 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.13/50.95 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.13x = 50.95 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.13x = 1,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.43/34.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.90

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