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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 45.02 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 45.02 and 29.73 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 45.02 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/45.02 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 45.02 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 1,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.30/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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