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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.59 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.59 and 17.86 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.59 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.59 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.59 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.65/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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