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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.62 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.62 and 16.93 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.62 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.62 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.62 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.35/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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