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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.13 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.13 and 18.74 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.13 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.13 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.13 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.38/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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