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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.46 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.46 and 18.28 is: 27.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.46 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.46 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.46 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.01/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.43

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