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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 46.21 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 46.21 and 29.57 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 46.21 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/46.21 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 46.21 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 1,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.43/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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