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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46.02 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46.02 and 18.70 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46.02 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46.02 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46.02 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.57/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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