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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 45.89 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 45.89 and 29.58 is: 44.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 45.89 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/45.89 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 45.89 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.28/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.14

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