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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 45.10 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 45.10 and 27.76 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 45.10 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/45.10 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 45.10 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251.98/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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