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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 45.16 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 45.16 and 19.95 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45.16 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45.16 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45.16 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.72/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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