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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 45.08 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 45.08 and 18.01 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 45.08 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/45.08 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 45.08 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.89/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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