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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 44.96 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 44.96 and 19.83 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 44.96 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/44.96 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 44.96 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.46/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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