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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 41.93 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 41.93 and 29.66 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 41.93 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/41.93 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 41.93 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243.64/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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