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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 45.56 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 45.56 and 18.22 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 45.56 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/45.56 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 45.56 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.88/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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