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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 41.64 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 41.64 and 19.27 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 41.64 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/41.64 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 41.64 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.40/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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