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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 41.47 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 41.47 and 17.11 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 41.47 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/41.47 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 41.47 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.41/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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