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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.17 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.17 and 19.97 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.17 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.17 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.17 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.04/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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