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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 45.30 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 45.30 and 20.05 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 45.30 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/45.30 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 45.30 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.27/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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