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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.64 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.64 and 27.49 is: 41.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.64 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.64 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.64 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.57/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.10

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