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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.98 and 19.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.98 and 19.87 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.98 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.98 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.98 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.59/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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