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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.06 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.06 and 29.74 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.06 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.06 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.06 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 1,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.08/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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