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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 41.66 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 41.66 and 17.08 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 41.66 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/41.66 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 41.66 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.70/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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