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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.69 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.69 and 19.31 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.69 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.69 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.69 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.17/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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