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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.74 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.74 and 19.10 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.74 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.74 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.74 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.54/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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