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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.43 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.43 and 29.64 is: 40.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.43 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.43 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.43 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.99/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.77

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