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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.61 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.61 and 19.03 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.61 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.61 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.61 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.96/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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