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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.85, 46.35 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.85, 46.35 and 29.90 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.85 : 46.35 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.85/46.35 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.85x = 46.35 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.85x = 1,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.98/30.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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