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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 45.02 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 45.02 and 27.62 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 45.02 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/45.02 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 45.02 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243.09/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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