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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 45.02 and 28.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 45.02 and 28.67 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 45.02 = 28.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/45.02 = 28.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 45.02 × 28.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 1,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.57/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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