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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 46.21 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 46.21 and 27.39 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 46.21 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/46.21 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 46.21 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.69/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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