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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.11 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.11 and 17.21 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.11 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.11 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.11 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.12/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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