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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 41.12 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 41.12 and 29.92 is: 40.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 41.12 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/41.12 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 41.12 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.31/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.96

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