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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 41.55 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 41.55 and 18.45 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 41.55 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/41.55 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 41.55 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.68/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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