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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 45.51 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 45.51 and 16.61 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 45.51 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/45.51 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 45.51 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.10/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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