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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 45.83 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 45.83 and 29.04 is: 43.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 45.83 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/45.83 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 45.83 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 1,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330.76/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.79

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