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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.12 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.12 and 18.25 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.12 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.12 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.12 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.69/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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