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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 44.97 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 44.97 and 16.51 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 44.97 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/44.97 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 44.97 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.23/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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