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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 45.08 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 45.08 and 27.26 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45.08 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45.08 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45.08 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.99/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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