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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 42.03 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 42.03 and 18.19 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 42.03 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/42.03 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 42.03 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.53/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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