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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 44.75 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 44.75 and 28.40 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 44.75 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/44.75 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 44.75 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.90/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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