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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.37, 41.86 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.37, 41.86 and 19.45 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.37 : 41.86 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.37/41.86 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.37x = 41.86 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.37x = 814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.18/30.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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