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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.71 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.71 and 29.02 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.71 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.71 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.71 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.50/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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