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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 45.08 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 45.08 and 12.02 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 45.08 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/45.08 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 45.08 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.04/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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