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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 45.35 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 45.35 and 27.82 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 45.35 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/45.35 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 45.35 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.38/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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