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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.79 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.79 and 27.02 is: 40.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.79 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.79 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.79 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.29/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.35

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