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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 44.76 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 44.76 and 28.83 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 44.76 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/44.76 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 44.76 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.43/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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