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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 46.36 and 27.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 46.36 and 27.37 is: 40.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 46.36 = 27.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/46.36 = 27.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 46.36 × 27.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 1,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.87/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.97

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