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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 45.84 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 45.84 and 27.84 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 45.84 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/45.84 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 45.84 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.19/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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