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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 45.68 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 45.68 and 19.08 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 45.68 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/45.68 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 45.68 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.62/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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