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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.24, 41.73 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.24, 41.73 and 17.30 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.24 : 41.73 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.24/41.73 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.24x = 41.73 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.24x = 721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.72/30.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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