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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 47.76 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 47.76 and 30.37 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 47.76 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/47.76 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 47.76 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 1,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.47/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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