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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.57 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.57 and 18.63 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.57 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.57 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.57 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.45/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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