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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 42.40 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 42.40 and 19.81 is: 27.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 42.40 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/42.40 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 42.40 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.94/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.33

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