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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.47, 42.01 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.47, 42.01 and 19.37 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.47 : 42.01 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.47/42.01 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.47x = 42.01 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.47x = 813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.79/30.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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