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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.27, 51.33 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.27, 51.33 and 30.44 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.27 : 51.33 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.27/51.33 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.27x = 51.33 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.27x = 1,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.49/34.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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