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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 42.19 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 42.19 and 19.52 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 42.19 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/42.19 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 42.19 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.24/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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