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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.64 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.64 and 17.72 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.64 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.64 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.64 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.81/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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