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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 42.59 and 29.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 42.59 and 29.45 is: 40.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 42.59 = 29.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/42.59 = 29.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 42.59 × 29.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 1,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.92/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.56

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