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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 42.40 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 42.40 and 18.44 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 42.40 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/42.40 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 42.40 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.86/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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