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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 41.87 and 29.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 41.87 and 29.48 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 41.87 = 29.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/41.87 = 29.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 41.87 × 29.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.33/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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