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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42.01 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42.01 and 16.62 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42.01 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42.01 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42.01 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.30/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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