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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 41.76 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 41.76 and 17.32 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 41.76 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/41.76 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 41.76 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.28/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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