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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 44.91 and 29.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 44.91 and 29.49 is: 44.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 44.91 = 29.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/44.91 = 29.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 44.91 × 29.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.40/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.06

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