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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.55 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.55 and 19.19 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.55 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.55 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.55 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.14/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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