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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.65 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.65 and 16.93 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.65 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.65 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.65 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.77/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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