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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45 and 24.12 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.40/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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