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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 46.36 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 46.36 and 18.07 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 46.36 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/46.36 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 46.36 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.73/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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