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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 41.56 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 41.56 and 19.21 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 41.56 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/41.56 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 41.56 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.37/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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