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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 46.86 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 46.86 and 30.11 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 46.86 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/46.86 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 46.86 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410.95/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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