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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 42.28 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 42.28 and 18.97 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 42.28 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/42.28 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 42.28 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.90/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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