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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 41.95 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 41.95 and 29.54 is: 40.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 41.95 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/41.95 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 41.95 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239.20/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.47

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