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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 41.38 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 41.38 and 20.30 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 41.38 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/41.38 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 41.38 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.76/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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