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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.28, 45.36 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.28, 45.36 and 17.41 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.28 : 45.36 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.28/45.36 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.28x = 45.36 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.28x = 789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.72/30.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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