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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 42.29 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 42.29 and 18.99 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 42.29 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/42.29 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 42.29 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.13/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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