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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 45.82 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 45.82 and 29.90 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 45.82 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/45.82 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 45.82 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 1,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.02/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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