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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.79 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.79 and 27.28 is: 37.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.79 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.79 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.79 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 1,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.03/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.58

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