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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 44.71 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 44.71 and 28.54 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 44.71 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/44.71 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 44.71 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 1,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.02/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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