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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.16 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.16 and 29.36 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.16 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.16 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.16 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.90/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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