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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 42.11 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 42.11 and 19.02 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 42.11 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/42.11 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 42.11 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.93/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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