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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.20 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.20 and 29.19 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.20 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.20 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.20 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.58/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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