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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 45.94 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 45.94 and 19.69 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 45.94 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/45.94 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 45.94 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.56/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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