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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.08 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.08 and 19 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.08 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.08 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.08 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.52/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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