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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 46.13 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 46.13 and 29.97 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 46.13 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/46.13 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 46.13 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.37/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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