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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.60 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.60 and 17.40 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.60 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.60 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.60 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.44/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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