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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 45.98 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 45.98 and 29.28 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 45.98 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/45.98 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 45.98 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.43/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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