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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 45.05 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 45.05 and 29.24 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 45.05 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/45.05 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 45.05 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.26/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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