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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.60 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.60 and 29.55 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.60 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.60 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.60 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.48/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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