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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 44.95 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 44.95 and 27.49 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 44.95 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/44.95 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 44.95 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.68/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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