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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 45.83 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 45.83 and 16.98 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 45.83 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/45.83 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 45.83 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.19/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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