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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.40 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.40 and 18.52 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.40 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.40 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.40 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.73/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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