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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 45.07 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 45.07 and 12.93 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 45.07 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/45.07 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 45.07 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.76/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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