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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 42.72 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 42.72 and 18.02 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 42.72 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/42.72 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 42.72 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.81/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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