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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.09 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.09 and 24.42 is: 36.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.09 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.09 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.09 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101.10/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.63

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