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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 44.97 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 44.97 and 24.28 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 44.97 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/44.97 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 44.97 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.87/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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