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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 44.95 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 44.95 and 28.68 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 44.95 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/44.95 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 44.95 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.17/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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