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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.13 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.13 and 17.60 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.13 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.13 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.13 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.49/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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