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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 42.12 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 42.12 and 27.45 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 42.12 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/42.12 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 42.12 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 1,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.19/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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