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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 45.05 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 45.05 and 24.06 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 45.05 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/45.05 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 45.05 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 1,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.78/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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