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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.51 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.51 and 29.37 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.51 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.51 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.51 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.38/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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