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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 42.26 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 42.26 and 27.69 is: 38.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 42.26 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/42.26 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 42.26 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.04/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.27

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