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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 42.00 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 42.00 and 19.52 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 42.00 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/42.00 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 42.00 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.06/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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