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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 46.18 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 46.18 and 18.76 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 46.18 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/46.18 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 46.18 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.34/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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