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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 44.85 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 44.85 and 27.51 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 44.85 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/44.85 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 44.85 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 1,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.82/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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