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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 42.12 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 42.12 and 27 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 42.12 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/42.12 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 42.12 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.24/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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