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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 45.27 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 45.27 and 18.75 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 45.27 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/45.27 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 45.27 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.72/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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