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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 42.41 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 42.41 and 18.46 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 42.41 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/42.41 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 42.41 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.99/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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