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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 41.55 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 41.55 and 19.17 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 41.55 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/41.55 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 41.55 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.51/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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