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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.99, 42.79 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.99, 42.79 and 19.93 is: 27.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.99 : 42.79 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.99/42.79 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.99x = 42.79 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.99x = 852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.70/30.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.52

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