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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 42.15 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 42.15 and 29.61 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 42.15 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/42.15 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 42.15 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.06/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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