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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 41.87 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 41.87 and 27.76 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 41.87 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/41.87 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 41.87 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.28/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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