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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.54 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.54 and 19.77 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.54 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.54 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.54 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.99/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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