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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.20 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.20 and 29.40 is: 43.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.20 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.20 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.20 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.28/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.87

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