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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 45.50 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 45.50 and 27.44 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 45.50 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/45.50 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 45.50 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 1,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.36/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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