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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.57 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.57 and 17.84 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.57 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.57 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.57 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.31/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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