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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.68 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.68 and 8.30 is: 12.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.68 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.68 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.68 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.77/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.46

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