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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.17 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.17 and 27.20 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.17 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.17 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.17 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 1,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.49/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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