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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.52, 51.56 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.52, 51.56 and 30.26 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.52 : 51.56 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.52/51.56 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.52x = 51.56 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.52x = 1,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.21/34.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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