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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 41.36 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 41.36 and 27.20 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 41.36 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/41.36 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 41.36 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 1,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.96/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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