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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 46.13 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 46.13 and 29.83 is: 44.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 46.13 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/46.13 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 46.13 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 1,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.06/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.43

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