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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 18.87 is: 28.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.35 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.35 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.35 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.62/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.31

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