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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 46.67 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 46.67 and 29.66 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 46.67 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/46.67 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 46.67 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 1,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.23/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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