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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 45.59 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 45.59 and 18.38 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 45.59 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/45.59 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 45.59 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.62/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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