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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 42.29 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 42.29 and 27.60 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 42.29 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/42.29 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 42.29 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 1,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.20/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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