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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.75 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.75 and 28.49 is: 42.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.75 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.75 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.75 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.77/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.44

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