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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 42.17 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 42.17 and 18.27 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 42.17 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/42.17 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 42.17 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.35/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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