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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 45.79 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 45.79 and 28.99 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 45.79 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/45.79 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 45.79 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 1,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.45/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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