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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.29 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.29 and 28.88 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.29 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.29 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.29 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.16/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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