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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.55 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.55 and 29.70 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.55 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.55 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.55 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 1,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.14/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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