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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.26 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.26 and 27 is: 37.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.26 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.26 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.26 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.89/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.23

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