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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.26 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.26 and 18.78 is: 28.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.26 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.26 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.26 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.76/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.17

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