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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 45.01 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 45.01 and 11.98 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 45.01 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/45.01 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 45.01 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.12/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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