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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 48.03 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 48.03 and 30.22 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 48.03 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/48.03 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 48.03 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.47/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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