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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 42.49 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 42.49 and 19.13 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 42.49 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/42.49 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 42.49 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.78/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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