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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 44.96 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 44.96 and 16.48 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 44.96 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/44.96 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 44.96 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.94/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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