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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 44.87 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 44.87 and 29.35 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 44.87 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/44.87 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 44.87 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.93/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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