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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 45.11 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 45.11 and 16.55 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 45.11 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/45.11 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 45.11 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.57/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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