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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.54 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.54 and 29.36 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.54 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.54 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.54 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.79/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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