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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 45 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 45 and 29.07 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 45 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/45 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 45 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.15/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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