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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.75, 47.90 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.75, 47.90 and 30.12 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.75 : 47.90 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.75/47.90 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.75x = 47.90 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.75x = 1,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.75/34.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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