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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.03 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.03 and 13.80 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.03 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.03 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.03 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.41/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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