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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 46.02 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 46.02 and 27.96 is: 42.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 46.02 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/46.02 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 46.02 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.72/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.05

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