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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 44.84 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 44.84 and 27.79 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 44.84 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/44.84 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 44.84 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.10/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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