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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 45.04 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 45.04 and 29.07 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 45.04 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/45.04 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 45.04 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.31/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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