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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.31 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.31 and 18.38 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.31 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.31 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.31 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.66/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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