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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.16, 46.98 and 30.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.16, 46.98 and 30.04 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.16 : 46.98 = 30.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.16/46.98 = 30.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.16x = 46.98 × 30.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.16x = 1,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.16/34.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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