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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 42 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 42 and 29.10 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 42 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/42 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 42 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 1,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.20/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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