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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.45 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.45 and 30.17 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.45 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.45 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.45 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250.41/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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