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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.66 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.66 and 29.70 is: 44.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.66 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.66 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.66 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.10/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.76

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