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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 42.63 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 42.63 and 19.97 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 42.63 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/42.63 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 42.63 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.32/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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