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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.89 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.89 and 18.69 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.89 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.89 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.89 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.04/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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