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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.46 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.46 and 18.30 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.46 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.46 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.46 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.62/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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