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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 41.74 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 41.74 and 19.33 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 41.74 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/41.74 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 41.74 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.83/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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