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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42.06 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42.06 and 29.03 is: 40.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42.06 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42.06 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42.06 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.00/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.11

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