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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.84 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.84 and 19.16 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.84 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.84 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.84 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.07/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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