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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.19 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.19 and 24.39 is: 36.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.19 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.19 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.19 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.27/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.67

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