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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.34 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.34 and 19.77 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.34 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.34 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.34 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.25/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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