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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 42.03 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 42.03 and 19.57 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 42.03 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/42.03 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 42.03 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.53/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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