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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.51 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.51 and 16.84 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.51 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.51 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.51 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.39/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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