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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 44.85 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 44.85 and 29.18 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 44.85 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/44.85 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 44.85 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.69/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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