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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 8.50 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.25 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.25 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.25 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.58/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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