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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 46.05 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 46.05 and 18.66 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 46.05 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/46.05 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 46.05 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.29/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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