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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 45.18 and 29.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 45.18 and 29.00 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 45.18 = 29.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/45.18 = 29.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 45.18 × 29.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.33/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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