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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.90, 51.70 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.90, 51.70 and 34.55 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.90 : 51.70 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.90/51.70 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.90x = 51.70 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.90x = 1,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.24/34.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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