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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.85 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.85 and 18.56 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.85 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.85 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.85 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.98/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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