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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 51.90 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 51.90 and 34.40 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 51.90 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/51.90 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 51.90 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 1,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.10/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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