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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 45.86 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 45.86 and 29.87 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 45.86 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/45.86 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 45.86 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 1,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.84/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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