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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.27 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.27 and 27.44 is: 40.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.27 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.27 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.27 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.63/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.98

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