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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 45.74 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 45.74 and 19.13 is: 28.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 45.74 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/45.74 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 45.74 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.83/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.63

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