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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 45.04 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 45.04 and 18.04 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 45.04 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/45.04 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 45.04 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.52/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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