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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.14 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.14 and 18.74 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.14 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.14 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.14 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.73/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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