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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 45.38 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 45.38 and 27.15 is: 40.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 45.38 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/45.38 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 45.38 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 1,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.93/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.54

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