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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 41.88 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 41.88 and 16.53 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 41.88 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/41.88 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 41.88 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.36/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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