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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 46.27 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 46.27 and 19.42 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 46.27 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/46.27 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 46.27 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.56/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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