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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 51 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 51 and 30.34 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 51 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/51 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 51 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 1,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.34/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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