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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 45.43 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 45.43 and 16.78 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 45.43 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/45.43 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 45.43 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.09/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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