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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 42.48 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 42.48 and 18.51 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 42.48 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/42.48 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 42.48 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.15/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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