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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 44.88 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 44.88 and 27.96 is: 41.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 44.88 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/44.88 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 44.88 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.84/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.74

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