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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 45.22 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 45.22 and 16.66 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 45.22 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/45.22 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 45.22 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.37/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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