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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.39 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.39 and 18.87 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.39 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.39 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.39 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.51/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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