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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 41.62 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 41.62 and 17.88 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 41.62 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/41.62 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 41.62 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.03/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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