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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.86, 52.45 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.86, 52.45 and 30.31 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.86 : 52.45 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.86/52.45 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.86x = 52.45 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.86x = 1,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.55/34.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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