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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 44.77 and 29.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 44.77 and 29.59 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 44.77 = 29.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/44.77 = 29.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 44.77 × 29.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.60/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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