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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.78 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.78 and 29.72 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.78 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.78 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.78 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360.58/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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