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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.11 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.11 and 24.99 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.11 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.11 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.11 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.45/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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