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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.01 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.01 and 19.88 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.01 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.01 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.01 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.80/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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