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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.19 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.19 and 19.99 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.19 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.19 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.19 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.51/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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