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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.60 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.60 and 17.87 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.60 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.60 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.60 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.13/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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