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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 45.97 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 45.97 and 29.22 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 45.97 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/45.97 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 45.97 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.24/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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