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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 45.41 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 45.41 and 18.26 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 45.41 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/45.41 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 45.41 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.87/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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