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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 45.06 and 27.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 45.06 and 27.03 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 45.06 = 27.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/45.06 = 27.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 45.06 × 27.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.04/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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