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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.75, 52.40 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.75, 52.40 and 30.30 is: 45.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.75 : 52.40 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.75/52.40 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.75x = 52.40 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.75x = 1,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.72/34.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.69

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