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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 41.85 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 41.85 and 19.98 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 41.85 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/41.85 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 41.85 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.16/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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