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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 46.02 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 46.02 and 29.39 is: 44.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 46.02 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/46.02 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 46.02 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.15/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.14

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