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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 42.28 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 42.28 and 29.65 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 42.28 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/42.28 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 42.28 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.60/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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