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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.42 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.42 and 19.11 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.42 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.42 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.42 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.44/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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