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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.69 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.69 and 30.57 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.69 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.69 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.69 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.16/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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