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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 41.49 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 41.49 and 19.17 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 41.49 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/41.49 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 41.49 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.36/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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