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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.42 and 27.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.42 and 27.05 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.42 = 27.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.42 = 27.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.42 × 27.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255.53/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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