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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.96 and 27.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.96 and 27.25 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.96 = 27.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.96 = 27.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.96 × 27.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 1,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252.41/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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