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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.12 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.12 and 29.40 is: 44.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.12 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.12 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.12 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.93/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.04

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