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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 72.06 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 72.06 and 30.06 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 72.06 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/72.06 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 72.06 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 2,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.12/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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