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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 44.90 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 44.90 and 29.14 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 44.90 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/44.90 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 44.90 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 1,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.39/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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