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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.81 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.81 and 18.20 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.81 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.81 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.81 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.86/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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