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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 46.82 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 46.82 and 30.53 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 46.82 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/46.82 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 46.82 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.13/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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