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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 45.06 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 45.06 and 12 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 45.06 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/45.06 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 45.06 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.72/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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