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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.93, 46.28 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.93, 46.28 and 27.93 is: 41.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.93 : 46.28 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.93/46.28 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.93x = 46.28 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.93x = 1,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.46/30.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.79

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