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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 42.45 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 42.45 and 19.84 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 42.45 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/42.45 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 42.45 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.21/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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