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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 41.98 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 41.98 and 29.86 is: 40.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 41.98 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/41.98 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 41.98 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.31/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.93

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