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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.84 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.84 and 18.55 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.84 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.84 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.84 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.10/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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