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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 42.39 and 27.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 42.39 and 27.64 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 42.39 = 27.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/42.39 = 27.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 42.39 × 27.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.71/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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