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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.99, 48.26 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.99, 48.26 and 30.13 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.99 : 48.26 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.99/48.26 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.99x = 48.26 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.99x = 1,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.91/34.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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