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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.97, 52.41 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.97, 52.41 and 30.90 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.97 : 52.41 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.97/52.41 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.97x = 52.41 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.97x = 1,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.47/34.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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