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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.50, 51.69 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.50, 51.69 and 30.13 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.50 : 51.69 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.50/51.69 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.50x = 51.69 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.50x = 1,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.42/34.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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