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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.93, 42.68 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.93, 42.68 and 18.49 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.93 : 42.68 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.93/42.68 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.93x = 42.68 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.93x = 789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.15/30.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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