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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 45.16 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 45.16 and 18.08 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 45.16 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/45.16 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 45.16 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.49/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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