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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 42.63 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 42.63 and 19.23 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 42.63 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/42.63 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 42.63 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.77/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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