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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 18.05 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.35 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.35 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.35 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.73/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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