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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46.08 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46.08 and 27.54 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46.08 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46.08 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46.08 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.04/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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