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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 41.98 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 41.98 and 17.31 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 41.98 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/41.98 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 41.98 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.77/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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