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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.06 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.06 and 10.79 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.06 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.06 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.06 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.20/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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