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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.12 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.12 and 16.71 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.12 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.12 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.12 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.69/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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