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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 20.01 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.25 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.25 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.25 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.40/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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