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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 45.08 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 45.08 and 19.79 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 45.08 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/45.08 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 45.08 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.81/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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