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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.07 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.07 and 19.38 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.07 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.07 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.07 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.46/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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