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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 45.53 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 45.53 and 29.87 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 45.53 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/45.53 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 45.53 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 1,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.60/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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