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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.81 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.81 and 19.94 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.81 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.81 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.81 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.48/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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