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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.81 and 29.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.81 and 29.99 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.81 = 29.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.81 = 29.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.81 × 29.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.88/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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