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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 42.44 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 42.44 and 29.80 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 42.44 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/42.44 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 42.44 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.71/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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