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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.12 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.12 and 17.90 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.12 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.12 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.12 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.66/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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