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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 45.53 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 45.53 and 17.54 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 45.53 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/45.53 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 45.53 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.60/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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