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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 42.63 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 42.63 and 27.45 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 42.63 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/42.63 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 42.63 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.19/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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