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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 44.79 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 44.79 and 28.69 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 44.79 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/44.79 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 44.79 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 1,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.03/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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