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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.32 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.32 and 29.76 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.32 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.32 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.32 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.84/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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