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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 45.62 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 45.62 and 29.07 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 45.62 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/45.62 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 45.62 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.03/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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