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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.21 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.21 and 27.12 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.21 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.21 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.21 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.22/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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