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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.53, 52.06 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.53, 52.06 and 30.77 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.53 : 52.06 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.53/52.06 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.53x = 52.06 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.53x = 1,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.94/34.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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