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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 41.89 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 41.89 and 19.45 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 41.89 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/41.89 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 41.89 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.76/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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