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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 45.27 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 45.27 and 18.20 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 45.27 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/45.27 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 45.27 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.91/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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