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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 45.35 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 45.35 and 28.44 is: 42.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 45.35 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/45.35 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 45.35 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.83/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.87

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