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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 45.75 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 45.75 and 29.40 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 45.75 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/45.75 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 45.75 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345.05/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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