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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 41.66 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 41.66 and 27.54 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 41.66 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/41.66 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 41.66 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 1,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.44/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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