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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.48 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.48 and 30.18 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.48 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.48 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.48 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.05/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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