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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 45.92 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 45.92 and 27.72 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 45.92 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/45.92 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 45.92 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 1,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.97/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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