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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.43 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.43 and 20.17 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.43 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.43 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.43 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.16/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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