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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 42.05 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 42.05 and 24.01 is: 33.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 42.05 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/42.05 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 42.05 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 1,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.50/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.15

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