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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46 and 27.12 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.52/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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