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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.25 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.25 and 29.94 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.25 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.25 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.25 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.03/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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