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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 38.70 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 38.70 and 27.30 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 38.70 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/38.70 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 38.70 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 1,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.51/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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