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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 45.90 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 45.90 and 29.51 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 45.90 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/45.90 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 45.90 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.28/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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