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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 45.06 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 45.06 and 27.44 is: 41.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45.06 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45.06 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45.06 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.45/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.06

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