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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 42.06 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 42.06 and 17.55 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 42.06 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/42.06 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 42.06 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.15/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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