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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 45.04 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 45.04 and 24.06 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 45.04 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/45.04 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 45.04 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.66/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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