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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 44.99 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 44.99 and 28.13 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 44.99 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/44.99 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 44.99 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.31/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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