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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.29, 51.19 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.29, 51.19 and 30 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.29 : 51.19 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.29/51.19 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.29x = 51.19 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.29x = 1,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535.63/34.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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