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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 41.51 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 41.51 and 19.15 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 41.51 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/41.51 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 41.51 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.82/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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