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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.50 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.50 and 19.70 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.50 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.50 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.50 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.55/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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