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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 46.97 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 46.97 and 30.76 is: 42.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 46.97 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/46.97 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 46.97 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.80/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.42

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