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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 45.02 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 45.02 and 16.50 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 45.02 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/45.02 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 45.02 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.83/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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