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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 42.08 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 42.08 and 16.67 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 42.08 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/42.08 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 42.08 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.60/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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