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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.16 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.16 and 29.04 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.16 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.16 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.16 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.33/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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