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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.57, 51.81 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.57, 51.81 and 30.61 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.57 : 51.81 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.57/51.81 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.57x = 51.81 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.57x = 1,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585.90/34.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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