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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.36, 51.29 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.36, 51.29 and 30.76 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.36 : 51.29 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.36/51.29 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.36x = 51.29 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.36x = 1,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.68/34.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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