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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 45.21 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 45.21 and 24.19 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 45.21 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/45.21 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 45.21 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 1,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.63/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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