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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.42 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.42 and 29.36 is: 40.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.42 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.42 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.42 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.45/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.54

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