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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 41.83 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 41.83 and 19.95 is: 27.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 41.83 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/41.83 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 41.83 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.46/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.53

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