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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 52.36 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 52.36 and 30.27 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 52.36 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/52.36 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 52.36 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 1,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.94/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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