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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.28 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.28 and 18.20 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.28 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.28 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.28 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.50/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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