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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 42.08 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 42.08 and 30.17 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 42.08 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/42.08 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 42.08 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.55/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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