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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.11 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.11 and 19.34 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.11 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.11 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.11 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.54/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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