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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.08 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.08 and 19.39 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.08 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.08 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.08 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.49/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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