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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 45.11 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 45.11 and 27.66 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 45.11 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/45.11 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 45.11 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.74/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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