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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.37 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.37 and 19.08 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.37 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.37 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.37 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.34/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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