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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 44.95 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 44.95 and 29.42 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 44.95 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/44.95 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 44.95 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.43/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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