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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.68 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.68 and 18.57 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.68 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.68 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.68 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.00/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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