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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.57 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.57 and 18.48 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.57 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.57 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.57 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.12/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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