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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.86, 46.04 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.86, 46.04 and 27.82 is: 41.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.86 : 46.04 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.86/46.04 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.86x = 46.04 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.86x = 1,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280.83/30.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.50

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