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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.17 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.17 and 16.58 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.17 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.17 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.17 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.61/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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