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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 42.53 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 42.53 and 19.91 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 42.53 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/42.53 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 42.53 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.78/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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