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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 41.94 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 41.94 and 29.62 is: 40.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 41.94 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/41.94 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 41.94 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.16/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.83

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