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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 45.33 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 45.33 and 19.41 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 45.33 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/45.33 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 45.33 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.80/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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