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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 41.53 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 41.53 and 19.02 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 41.53 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/41.53 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 41.53 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.90/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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