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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 44.56 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 44.56 and 29.52 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 44.56 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/44.56 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 44.56 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 1,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.41/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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