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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 44.97 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 44.97 and 18.57 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 44.97 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/44.97 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 44.97 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.04/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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