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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 41.51 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 41.51 and 27.79 is: 38.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 41.51 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/41.51 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 41.51 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 1,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.53/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.35

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