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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 42.63 and 27.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 42.63 and 27.98 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 42.63 = 27.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/42.63 = 27.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 42.63 × 27.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 1,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.63/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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