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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 45.82 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 45.82 and 29.82 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 45.82 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/45.82 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 45.82 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.14/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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