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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.75 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.75 and 29.15 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.75 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.75 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.75 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.95/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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