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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 45.38 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 45.38 and 16.72 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 45.38 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/45.38 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 45.38 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.68/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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