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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 44.87 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 44.87 and 30.05 is: 44.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 44.87 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/44.87 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 44.87 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 1,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.35/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.72

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