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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 41.73 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 41.73 and 17.96 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 41.73 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/41.73 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 41.73 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.30/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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