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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.47, 51.30 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.47, 51.30 and 33.89 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.47 : 51.30 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.47/51.30 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.47x = 51.30 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.47x = 1,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.30/34.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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