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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 45.54 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 45.54 and 29.10 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 45.54 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/45.54 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 45.54 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.21/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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