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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.58, 51.64 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.58, 51.64 and 30.54 is: 45.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.58 : 51.64 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.58/51.64 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.58x = 51.64 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.58x = 1,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.09/34.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.61

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