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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.86, 42.63 and 29.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.86, 42.63 and 29.91 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.86 : 42.63 = 29.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.86/42.63 = 29.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.86x = 42.63 × 29.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.86x = 1,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.06/30.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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