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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 42.78 and 29.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 42.78 and 29.48 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 42.78 = 29.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/42.78 = 29.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 42.78 × 29.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.94/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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