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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 42.16 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 42.16 and 19.64 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 42.16 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/42.16 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 42.16 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.02/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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