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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.75 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.75 and 29.08 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.75 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.75 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.75 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.33/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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