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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 46.02 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 46.02 and 29.68 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 46.02 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/46.02 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 46.02 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.87/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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