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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.48, 51.69 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.48, 51.69 and 30.73 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.48 : 51.69 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.48/51.69 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.48x = 51.69 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.48x = 1,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.34/34.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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