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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 44.90 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 44.90 and 28.20 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 44.90 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/44.90 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 44.90 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.22/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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