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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 45.08 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 45.08 and 18.04 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 45.08 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/45.08 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 45.08 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.24/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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