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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 46.97 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 46.97 and 29.96 is: 41.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 46.97 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/46.97 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 46.97 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.41/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.30

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