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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 41.47 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 41.47 and 28.27 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 41.47 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/41.47 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 41.47 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.36/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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