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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 42 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 42 and 29.96 is: 41.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 42 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/42 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 42 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.32/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.64

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