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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 42.21 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 42.21 and 19.71 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 42.21 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/42.21 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 42.21 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.96/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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