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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 44.84 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 44.84 and 29.87 is: 44.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 44.84 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/44.84 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 44.84 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.37/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.57

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