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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 41.45 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 41.45 and 27.02 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 41.45 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/41.45 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 41.45 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.64/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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