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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.99 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.99 and 27.82 is: 41.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.99 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.99 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.99 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.44/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.84

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