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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.49 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.49 and 16.78 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.49 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.49 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.49 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.36/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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