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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42 and 18.77 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.45/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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