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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 44.92 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 44.92 and 19.17 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 44.92 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/44.92 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 44.92 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.12/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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