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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 44.82 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 44.82 and 28.59 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 44.82 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/44.82 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 44.82 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.40/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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