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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 46.33 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 46.33 and 29.34 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 46.33 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/46.33 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 46.33 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.32/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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