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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42.19 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42.19 and 29.96 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42.19 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42.19 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42.19 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.01/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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