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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 43.98 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 43.98 and 29.70 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 43.98 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/43.98 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 43.98 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 1,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.09/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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