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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 52.50 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 52.50 and 34.80 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 52.50 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/52.50 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 52.50 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 1,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.00/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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