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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 45.98 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 45.98 and 27.76 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 45.98 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/45.98 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 45.98 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.40/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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