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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 41.39 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 41.39 and 19.09 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 41.39 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/41.39 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 41.39 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.04/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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