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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.80 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.80 and 29.76 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.80 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.80 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.80 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.86/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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