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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 46.15 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 46.15 and 27.40 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 46.15 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/46.15 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 46.15 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.51/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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