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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 45.12 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 45.12 and 28.16 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45.12 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45.12 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45.12 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.58/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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