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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 41.96 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 41.96 and 18.14 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 41.96 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/41.96 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 41.96 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.30/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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