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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.80 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.80 and 29.56 is: 40.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.80 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.80 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.80 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.17/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.97

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