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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 19.77 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.36 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.36 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.36 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.46/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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