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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 45.37 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 45.37 and 18.86 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 45.37 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/45.37 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 45.37 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.68/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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