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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.99 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.99 and 18.49 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.99 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.99 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.99 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.31/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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