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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 42.30 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 42.30 and 27.95 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 42.30 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/42.30 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 42.30 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.99/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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