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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 42.10 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 42.10 and 18.84 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 42.10 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/42.10 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 42.10 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.16/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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