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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 45.49 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 45.49 and 27.40 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 45.49 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/45.49 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 45.49 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.29/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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