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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 45.27 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 45.27 and 29.94 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 45.27 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/45.27 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 45.27 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.38/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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