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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.28, 45.42 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.28, 45.42 and 27.67 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.28 : 45.42 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.28/45.42 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.28x = 45.42 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.28x = 1,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.77/30.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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