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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 44.99 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 44.99 and 29.27 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 44.99 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/44.99 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 44.99 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 1,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.76/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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