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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 42.05 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 42.05 and 29.46 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 42.05 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/42.05 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 42.05 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.65/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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