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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 41.76 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 41.76 and 28.25 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 41.76 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/41.76 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 41.76 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 1,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.72/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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