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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.77 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.77 and 27.68 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.77 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.77 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.77 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.55/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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