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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 41.96 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 41.96 and 18.13 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 41.96 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/41.96 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 41.96 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.64/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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