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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 41.99 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 41.99 and 18.79 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 41.99 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/41.99 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 41.99 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.12/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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