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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.36, 41.72 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.36, 41.72 and 27.12 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.36 : 41.72 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.36/41.72 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.36x = 41.72 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.36x = 1,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.45/30.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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