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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.86 and 27.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.86 and 27.23 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.86 = 27.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.86 = 27.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.86 × 27.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 1,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.77/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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