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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 46.77 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 46.77 and 30.28 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 46.77 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/46.77 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 46.77 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.20/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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