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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 41.97 and 27.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 41.97 and 27.85 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 41.97 = 27.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/41.97 = 27.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 41.97 × 27.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.86/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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