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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 51.16 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 51.16 and 30.76 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 51.16 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/51.16 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 51.16 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.68/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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