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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 72.04 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 72.04 and 30.07 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 72.04 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/72.04 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 72.04 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.24/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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