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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.42 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.42 and 16.74 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.42 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.42 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.42 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.33/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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