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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.38 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.38 and 19.79 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.38 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.38 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.38 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.70/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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