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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 41.34 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 41.34 and 27.95 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 41.34 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/41.34 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 41.34 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.25/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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