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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.04 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.04 and 19.96 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.04 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.04 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.04 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.00/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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