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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 46 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 46 and 29.44 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 46 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/46 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 46 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.24/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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