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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 41.74 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 41.74 and 18.76 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 41.74 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/41.74 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 41.74 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.04/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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