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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 45.02 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 45.02 and 27.86 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 45.02 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/45.02 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 45.02 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.26/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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