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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.34, 51.48 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.34, 51.48 and 30.51 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.34 : 51.48 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.34/51.48 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.34x = 51.48 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.34x = 1,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.65/34.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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