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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.15 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.15 and 18.73 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.15 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.15 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.15 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.47/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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