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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.61 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.61 and 29.78 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.61 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.61 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.61 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 1,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.31/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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