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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 45.30 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 45.30 and 28.06 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 45.30 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/45.30 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 45.30 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 1,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.12/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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