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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 29.67 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.63 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.63 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.63 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.84/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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