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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 45.60 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 45.60 and 29.60 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 45.60 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/45.60 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 45.60 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 1,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.76/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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