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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 16.75 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.40 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.40 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.40 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.29/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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