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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 45.27 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 45.27 and 28.32 is: 42.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 45.27 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/45.27 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 45.27 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.05/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.69

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