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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 45.72 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 45.72 and 29.82 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 45.72 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/45.72 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 45.72 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 1,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.37/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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