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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 45.13 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 45.13 and 26.83 is: 40.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 45.13 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/45.13 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 45.13 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 1,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210.95/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.00

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