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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.77 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.77 and 27.31 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.77 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.77 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.77 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.98/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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