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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 45.16 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 45.16 and 28.05 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 45.16 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/45.16 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 45.16 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.50/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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