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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 46.07 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 46.07 and 29.52 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 46.07 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/46.07 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 46.07 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.84/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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