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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 45.01 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 45.01 and 28.66 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 45.01 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/45.01 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 45.01 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 1,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.99/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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