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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 45.90 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 45.90 and 29.05 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 45.90 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/45.90 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 45.90 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333.34/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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