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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.08 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.08 and 19.32 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.08 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.08 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.08 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.27/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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