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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.87, 52.20 and 30.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.87, 52.20 and 30.01 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.87 : 52.20 = 30.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.87/52.20 = 30.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.87x = 52.20 × 30.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.87x = 1,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.52/34.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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