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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.80 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.80 and 27.55 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.80 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.80 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.80 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.56/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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