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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 42.69 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 42.69 and 18.64 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 42.69 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/42.69 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 42.69 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.59/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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