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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.71, 47.96 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.71, 47.96 and 30.07 is: 41.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.71 : 47.96 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.71/47.96 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.71x = 47.96 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.71x = 1,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.16/34.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.55

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