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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 41.52 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 41.52 and 19.18 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 41.52 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/41.52 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 41.52 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.15/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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