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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 41.78 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 41.78 and 19.92 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 41.78 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/41.78 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 41.78 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.31/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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