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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 45.57 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 45.57 and 16.85 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 45.57 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/45.57 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 45.57 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.63/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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