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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 45.04 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 45.04 and 28.16 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 45.04 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/45.04 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 45.04 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.33/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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