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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.73 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.73 and 16.07 is: 24.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.73 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.73 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.73 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.67/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.07

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