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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.37, 45.48 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.37, 45.48 and 16.78 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.37 : 45.48 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.37/45.48 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.37x = 45.48 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.37x = 762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.84/30.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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