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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 45.90 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 45.90 and 29.25 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 45.90 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/45.90 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 45.90 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.58/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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