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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 44.98 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 44.98 and 27.50 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 44.98 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/44.98 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 44.98 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.66/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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