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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 45 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 45 and 29.21 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 45 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/45 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 45 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314.56/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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