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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 44.93 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 44.93 and 29.01 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 44.93 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/44.93 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 44.93 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 1,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.27/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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