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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.08 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.08 and 27.92 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.08 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.08 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.08 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.87/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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