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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.99, 46.50 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.99, 46.50 and 29.46 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.99 : 46.50 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.99/46.50 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.99x = 46.50 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.99x = 1,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.89/30.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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